This article provides essential information for locums working with Superdrug, including registration requirements, check-in procedures, and the payment process.
Before Your Shift
Before working a shift with Superdrug, you must ensure your Locate a Locum profile is up to date with the following:
Ex-Employees: If you are a former Superdrug employee, you cannot locum for the company until six months after your last day of employment.
England-Specific Requirements:
You must be able to provide DMS (Discharge Medicine Service) and CPCS.
Your Smartcard must have Locum and SCR (Summary Care Record) access.
All Locums:
You must have an enhanced DBS or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) certificate dated within the last three years, or be registered on the DBS update service.
You must have completed Level 2 Safeguarding training.
You must have eligibility to work in the UK.
Flu Vaccination:
You may be required to have accreditation to provide flu vaccination services. This includes BLS (Basic Life Support) and vaccination training, and a declaration of competence. These documents must be uploaded to the accreditations section of your profile.
SOPs: You must read and understand the Superdrug SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) relevant to your role.
Note: You must keep all compliance documents and accreditations updated on your Locate a Locum profile. Failure to do so could result in the cancellation of future bookings.
Store Check-in
When you first arrive at the store, introduce yourself to the management team. They will explain the process for signing in and out.
Vaccination Services
NHS England Pharmacy Influenza Vaccination PGD:
You must complete the Practitioner declaration on the PGD.
You must sign a copy of the PGD at each pharmacy where you work, ensuring it is the version signed by the Superdrug Pharmacy Superintendent.
Superdrug Private Influenza Service:
You will be unable to provide this service unless you have completed Superdrug's internal training via SmarterU. If you wish to provide this service, please contact the Pharmacy Manager.
Need Help with payments from Superdrug?
Locate a Locum does not pay you directly but supports a smooth process. For payment concerns, contact Superdrug Operations at 0330 060 3000 (option 3, then option 2 or 3), or email locums@superdrug.com. Include details such as the date of the shift, store location, start and end times, and any booking reference numbers for quicker resolution. For further help, use the chat button in the bottom-right corner to contact our team.